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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.28, 696.69 and 247.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.28, 696.69 and 247.79 is: 371.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.28 : 696.69 = 247.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.28/696.69 = 247.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.28x = 696.69 × 247.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.28x = 172,632.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,632.82/465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.03

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